Kate Hudson’s son Ryder, 6, is looking mighty sharp with his new haircut! Known for his long golden locks (like mom and grandma, Goldie Hawn), Ryder Robinson has forgone the surfer look, for a shorter, sportier ‘do.

“He won’t let me cut it. I said, ‘We’re gonna have to cut your hair…’ and he goes, ‘Yeah mom… I wanna mohawk!’ I was like, ‘I can’t'” said Hudson in 2007 (via Us Weekly).

It’s great that moms let their children have autonomy at such a young age. Hair grows back and it’s not really a big deal if kids like it long or short. Angelina Jolie is also known for cutting daughter Shiloh’s hair quite short. The self-proclaimed tom boy has been sporting short “boy hair” for years.

We wonder why Ryder decided he wanted to cut his hair, or if Kate decided it was best for him now that he’s a bit older. It’s a nice change either way.